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Long story short I had to renovate my basement. In doing so I reorganized my shot shell reloading area in my hunting room. I was wondering how many on here worry about lead dust exposure? Should it be a concern? I only reload approximately 300-500 rounds a year. What kind of precautions does anyone take?
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Be safe wear a mask.
I dont reload but i do wash hands after a black powder range day when handling lead.
I believe there a sign at my club that says wash hands with cold water after shooting, which would be just handling the shells, as in shotgun and handgun. So I would think a mask would be a good thing even just making them.
Lead exposure in every form is deadly. I was just at a funeral for a friend who died from liver and kidney failure due to lead poisoning. He worked at GM's Oshawa battery plant for 5 years before they shut it down and he was a life long reloader. For those into reloading,consider other shot besides lead,wear an apron,gloves and a Heppa mask.Quote:
Originally Posted by Birdbuff
A mask would be a good idea. I’ve never worn one when I reload shotgun shells but thinking now I will going forward. Never hurts to take an extra precaution.
It would be nice to have a fan that vents from the back of the bench to outside.
When melting lead I use my respirator didn't think of using it while actually loading the bullets as they are powder coated. I do wash my hands afterwards.
I’ve seen dust float in the air when pouring shot ��
Maybe a good quality kitchen range hood wented outside wiuld suffice?Easy,quick,cheap and reliable.Not saying do it ,but for low usage may work?Quote:
Originally Posted by glen